Kevin began his dance training as a child in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went on to receive his formal training from the University of Arizona, where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.F.A. in Dance. He has had the privilege of performing works by world-renowned choreographers Mia Michaels and Dee Caspary, and has danced with Malashock Dance and Company and the San Diego Opera. Kevin has also added video and television work to his credits including commercials for Allstate Insurance, videos for Los Angeles based singer Brooke Wilkes, Melissa Lowe's The New Ballet Workout (Kultur Productions), and has appeared dancing on CBS with Miss America 2000, Heather Renee French. Most recently, Kevin's choreography was featured as a finalist in the professional division of the Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival in Palm Desert, CA. Mr. Hermann continues to travel around the country teaching master classes and setting his unique choreography. He has been awarded "Choreography of the Year" at the Kids Artistic Revue National Finals, as well as several high point and overall awards. Kevin serves as the Co-Director of The Fusion Dance Workshop Series, traveling to studios around the country for in house workshops, as well as Co-Directing the Southwest Jazz Dance Intensive in Albuquerque, NM. In addition to being on staff at The Academy of Performing Arts, he is a full time teacher and choreographer for The Element Dance Center in San Diego, CA, where his students can be seen in commercials for Welch's Grape Juice, Kraft, Divaz Dolls, Target, Mattel and McDonald's.

Mario Velez Jr. is a professional hip-hop choreographer and dancer/performer. Mario has toured and worked with artists such as Omarion, TLC, Rock Steady Crew, Fergie, My Chemical Romance, Brandy, Boyz II Men, Doug E. Fresh, Paula Abdul & many others! He has also toured with the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters! Mario is currently performing and choreographing for the National Recording Artist, Jasmine Hormez and for Automatic Response Dance Crew which was featured on the show's first season of "America’s Best Dance Crew!". He has also done work with the NBA and WNBA Phoenix Suns Dance Team, The Seattle Supersonics, The Warrior Girls , The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Mercury Hip-Hop Squad. He has trained dancers that have worked with artist such as: Lady GaGa, The Jabbawockeez, Jason Derulo and pricipal dancer David Hallberg from ABT, and many others. Mario has also started an exciting and very passionate Dance Studio called Diverse Elements. His diversity also includes choreography for shows, Splash and Bottoms UP in Las Vegas NV, and Jubilation in Reno, NV. This was all possible because of his long time partner and wife Melissa Velez. Mario has one saying that he lives by-"Hip-hop is not just rapping and music, it is a culture, a way of life!

Patrice has studied with some of the dance industry's most well respected and notable choreographers. With this training, Patrice has since become one of California’s most sought after choreographers herself. She has choreographed for the dancers for recording artists Destiny’s Child as well as Gladys Knight. Her students have worked with Gwen Stefani, Pink and Carrie Ann Inaba to name a few. Patrice's students continue to book work in Television, Feature Films, Music Videos and one of her dancers is currently a supporting lead role in Broadways "Grease". Patrice's work has been seen on the ABC, CBS and FOX television networks. Many of Patrice's students have held National Titles such as: Miss Dance America, Miss Teen Dance America, Mr. Teen Dance America, Miss Jr. Dance America, Mr. Jr. Dance America and Miss Petite Dance America. Her work is in high demand nationally and internationally, including Japan and Australia as Guest Teacher and Choreographer. Patrice is the Director/Choreographer of the highly successful Los Angeles based project "Destination Dance" bringing the nations most well respected and talented dancers together. Patrice is the choreographer for the National College Dance Team Champions, The University of Tennessee. Patrice's choreography has been described as "breathtaking", "genius", "intriguing" and "incomparable", yet her most proud attribute is that she is continuously recognized for her fresh, positive approach to working with dancers of all ages and achieving amazing results in the process.

San Diego native, Erik Saradpon is a nationally-distinguished choreographer and world-renowned teacher. As a graduate of San Diego State University, Erik has dedicated his talents to empowering the lives of the youth by engaging them in positive lifestyles and healthy alternatives through music and dance. Erik is most known for his artistic contributions in directing the National Hip Hop Champions, FORMALity, an all-male youth outreach dance company. Since the establishment of FORMALity in 1996, Erik has had the privilege to perform for thousands, and open for such artists as Ashanti, 3LW, Mario, and Ashlee Simpson. A staple in Culture Shock's Choreographer's Showcase, FORMALity has also graced the small screen through mediums such as The San Diego Union-Tribune, Filipinas Magazine, San Diego Insider, and The Ellen Degeneres Show. Their industrial experience includes work for Pepsi, Sea World, Panda Express, and Paul Mitchell. FORMALity has won championships at Vibe, Ultimate Brawl, Fusion, Bust A Groove, Battlefest, Prelude and the US & World Hip Hop Championships. Erik has enriched the dance community by founding his own company, EK Entertainment & Talent Company (EKETC), the parent company to Hi-Fi and FLIPSIDE. His annual talent showcase, FULL OUT, has gained notable familiarity, and serves as a platform for his dancers to experiment, express, and entertain. As a principal dancer for Jive recording artist, Tonex, Erik was featured on the concert special, Out The Box.

Originally from San Diego, Ca, Michelle grew up training extensively in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. She has been a national award winning tap choreographer for over 17 years. Michelle has trained with such tap masters as Brenda Buffalino, Mike Minery, Sam Weber, and the late Gregory Hines and her choreography is sought after all over the country. Her national award winning dances can be seen on ESPN and in magazines such as "Dance Spirit", and "Dance Teacher". She directed and choreographed the sold out show "Beat It Down" which starred dancers from Tap Dogs, Magic of the Dance, and 42nd St. Many of Michelle's students have gone on to pursue careers on Broadway and in films (most recently "Fame"). She has trained dancers who can be seen in Vegas, headlining in "Le Reve" and Cirque's "Zumanity" and dancing for Britney Spears and Rhianna, to name a few. Her choreography can be found in music videos and most recently in the new Shirley Temple movie on Fox. Michelle also trained the 2006 World Tap Dance Champion who went on to become the youngest intern for the Rockettes in history. She has also been awarded numerous "Choreographer Of The Year" awards from 2001 to present. Michelle is the tap director for the new "Mather Dance Company" in L.A and is the tap director for both San Diego Dance Centre and The Edge Academy of Performing Arts. She is also the founder of "The Miner Method" which teaches studio directors and teachers how to turn their tap program into a successful, competitive one in just one season!

Dancing since the age of three, Donna has trained in the areas of ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, modern, and tap. Her first professional endeavor was her performance in Pasadena City Ballet Theatre's version of The Nutcracker at the age 12. Donna attended Orange Coast College and was selected to be a member of the National Champion Dance Team. While attending OCC, she performed in an Usher music video, "Pop Yo Collar", and was featured with Paul DaSilva for Dance Spirit Magazine. Donna has performed in numerous benefit shows in Southern California. She is now a well-known choreographer in the Southern California region winning numerous awards for her choreography and dance training. Her students have gone on to be represented by LA's top agencies performing with artists such as Hillary Duff, Vanessa Hudgens, Shakira, and also winning prestigious National titles such as the Music Center Spotlight Grand Champion award.

Joe M. Loera creates and produces stage projects, films, and TV programs aimed towards teenagers and the youth! Living by the motto Si, Se Puede which means "Yes, it can be done"; he packed up his stuff and moved to Los Angeles without a car, a place to live or a job... only a dream... and he made it happen! Loera started his career as a professional dancer, actor, performer, and teacher. For over 17 years, Loera has built a reputation in the entertainment industry. He has traveled the world on tours, performed in award shows, TV shows, films, commercials, and on stage with an array of artists such as Will Smith, Jim Carrey, Wayne Brady and Bette Midler. He has also had the opportunity to work with several high profile Directors/ Choreographers including Rob Marshall, Adam Shankman, Fatima Robinson, and Wayne Cilento.

David Mann's innovative tap choreography has appeared on the national television shows "Good Morning America," "America's Got Talent," "America's Most Talented Kids," and most recently on the WE Network reality show "Little Miss Perfect." His work can be seen in industrial performances for Hugo Boss, Paramount, Ingersal Rand and on board Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian and Cunard Cruise Lines. You can also catch his choreography in the national tours of "Road to Victory," "On Tap" and most notably "Dr. Doolittle" starring Tommy Tune. David is the tap choreographer for two of the "Top Ten" studios in the country according to the FDC and has taught for over a dozen schools represented in the Dance Spirit Magazine "Top Fifty." He was also recently awarded "Teacher of the Year" by Dancer Magazine.

Tina Neira-Ciardullo is the owner/director of TJE Dance Force in Long Island, New York. She is constantly recognized for her outstanding work by winning numerous awards at Regional and National Competitions. Her studio has earned a spot as one of the top ten dance studio's in the North East. Tina began her career as a performer with The Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. and Ringling Bros. Circus. She was also a regular dancer on the hit TV show Club MTV. Tina has studied with Frank Hatchett, Sheila Barker, Frank Ohman, Gene Anthony Ray, Mia Michaels and AC Ciulla. Her students are constantly working in the industry. They have gone on to dance with The Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Rhianna, The Knicks and Kelis, just to name a few.

Bernadette Foth is an accomplished dancer with a diverse performance background, as well as, being a board certified instructor, award winning choreographer, master class instructor and sought after competition adjuducator. She has received extensive training through New York University, Oakland University, Marygrove College, Broadway Dance Center, The Edge in Los Angeles and University of Buffalo NY. She is a member of Dance Educators of America, Dance Masters of Michigan, Universal Dance Association and Dance Masters of America and also was a principle dancer with Detroit Talent Dance Ensemble, The Windsor Dance Troupe and performed with Sesame Street. Bernadette is the co-owner of Tina Marie School of Dance, with her mother, in which they operate two successful dance studios in Michigan. Their dancers have received extensive recognition for their incredible technique and performances and many have gone on to dance in broadway shows, cruise ships, television performances and the Radio City Rockettes. In addition, she is the owner & director of an intensive dance workshop, DanzJam, a program that ensures a positive and developmental learning environment with the goal of added depth in the areas of dance to our current and future dancers. She dedicates her life to her students and the education of dance, enabling them to reach their fullest potential.

Kristi Fair began dancing at the age of three in Riverside, California. At the age of 10 she began dancing for the prestigious West Coast School of the Arts in Cypress, California. During Kristi's competition years she took top honors in tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical. In 2001 Kristi opened her own dance studio where she teaches tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. In the past four years Kristi's students have received high top honors at competitions at both the regional and national level. Kristi has choreographed for local theaters, high schools, and colleges earning top honors. Kristi spends a lot of her time traveling teaching master classes. Kristi received her training from teachers and choreographers such as Cory Finn, Tina D'Amato, Paula Kessinger, Amy Bates, Dawni Novak, and many teachers/choreographers in the LA area.